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Identicom is the result of two years’ research into the issues faced by lone working individuals and in gaining an understanding of the needs of their employers. Identicom is simple to use, extremely effective and most importantly is always there for the worker.
Deliberately designed to look and feel like a normal identity (ID) cardholder, you are assured that Identicom is always with the worker and within immediate reach should an issue arise. Identicom uses mobile phone technology but unlike a phone can be activated in a discreet fashion thereby ensuring no suspicion is raised. Trying to use a mobile phone to raise an alarm can often exacerbate an already difficult situation and may even be the spark that creates a flashpoint.
Once activated Identicom can open a call to a dedicated and responsible 3rd party point where the call can be managed, recorded*, listened to and if necessary escalated with an immediate response. Identicom can also trigger text messages to automatically be sent directly to colleagues.
Like ID, Identicom is worn either in landscape or portrait mode on a lanyard or by using a label clip. This ensures that irrespective of whether a worker has removed their coat or jacket and put their bag down, Identicom is still with them – at all times. The lanyard hides a clever ‘rip alarm’, should Identicom be forcibly removed from the wearer then analarm is automatically triggered.
Identicom will accept any industry sized ID card and can therefore be easily introduced into an organisation. If staff are already accustomed to carrying an ID card for proof of identity or for access around their working environment then Identicom causes no concerns and is unlikely to be forgotten.
Identicom is the definitive lone worker protection device for those facing the threat of verbal or physical abuse during their working day.
*You are advised to check the legal status of recording in your country. Connexion2 Limited cannot be held liable for any illegal recordings captured using Identicom or other means.
There are two Identicom product ranges, the Identicom i-Series range which comprises four products, and the t-Series range launched in January 2010 which is made up of two Identicom products. Please note; all device variants have the unique form-factor of an ID card holder.
i-Series Identicom:
The original Identicom lone worker device range from Connexion2.
Identicom i750 fully integrated
The award winning Identicom i750 integrates all of the security functionality and communications into a single unit creating the simplest and safest solution.
Identicom i770 with man-down alarm
The Identicom i770 with Man-Down provides all of the functionality of the Identicom i750, with the addition of the capability to automatically raise an alert in case of injury or incapacity of the user.
Identicom i757 with GPS
All of the functionality and performance of the Identicom i750 with the added capability to locate using GPS satellite technology. (this unit does not store GPS data or facilitate the creation of geofences)
Identicom i777 with man-down alarm & GPS
The top of the i-Series range Identicom i777 incorporates both GPS technology for location and 'man down' functionality.
t-Series Identicom:
All original features of the i-Series Identicom plus added benefits for the employee and the employer, with GPRS. Both t-Series products integrate with Connexion2's Online Tracking Application (see below for more information).
Identicom t757 with GPS
Store up to 1000 GPS positions and create up to 100 geo-fences.
Upload GPS log by GPRS periodically, at fixed times, or on demand.
Identicom t777 with man-down alarm & GPS
All the functionality of the t757 plus man-down alarm in the event of incapacity being suffered by a user.
Store up to 1000 GPS positions and create up to 100 geo-fences.
Upload GPS log by GPRS periodically, at fixed times, or on demand.
Identicom mobile allows a user who faces infrequent risk to access much of the functionality of the Identicom Lone Worker Device (LWD) but on a Blackberry smartphone.
Identicom mobile is compliant with Section 5.2.1 of BS8484 and is easy to install on a Blackberry through a simple application download. This enables a user to obtain the necessary help if they become a victim of verbal abuse; attack or they feel their safety could be compromised.
Screen shots below show two examples of the user-interface for Identicom mobile:
About Identicom mobile:
· Fully compliant with BS8484 Section 5.2.1
· Red Alert activation through the application or by double press of a Blackberry definable key.
· Ability to leave an Amber Alert message to ARC (timer definable & can escalate to Red Alert).
· GPS enabled (device dependent).
· Integrates with Connexion2's Online Tracking Application.
Connexion2's Online Tracking Facility:
Connexion2's Online Tracking Application allows a lone worker manager to have total visibility of all lone workers through a single portal. This allows comprehensive management of a team of lone workers, integrating with both dedicated and non-dedicated devices, including the creation of definable Geo-fences and the capability to view a user location at 'street-level'.
Example of Connexion2’s Online Tracking Application below outlining a users breadcrumb trail of movement:
About Online Tracking Application:
· Dashboard view showing all registered device details (t-Series & Identicom mobile only) and their corresponding position on a map.
· Specific details by user including name, contact details, device type, current or last known position, battery capacity of device, GSM signal summary and speed (if travelling).
· Ability to zoom in / out on a specific worker (time definable) and pan around map.
· Ability to see a breadcrumb trail of movement.
· Ability to see immediate location details including utilisation of Google 'Street-View'.
· Multiple map format (e.g. normal, satellite, hybrid or terrain).
· Ability to create user groups and use smart tags to assist searching.
· Create Geo-fences with definable boundaries (definable by rules and alerts - e.g. alert by e-mail when a lone worker enters or exits a geo-fence).
· Reporting on audit trail and battery data over a given time period.
